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Tom Steffens

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Seattle, WA. USA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 6
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: Now working at Trabant Coffee and Chai in Seattle. Slingin' the People's Crack and makin' it look pretty in Pioneer Square.

I'm building upon a history with coffee, especially it's harvesting and it's many many preparations. Currently developing my Clover technique and improving evermore on my foundations as a consistently proficient barista and coffee snob. :)
I'm also available for hire if you'd like someone who's affordable and professional with chalkboard art/promotions and even some digital design stuff.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Europe, especially the Netherlands; Japan (日本語を少し話します); Taiwan; Australia; Hawaii; East Coast USA, like NY, DC, and Boston; Mid-USA, Chicago area especially; and maybe some Central and South American countries like Brazil, and Guatemala.
About Me:: Currently I live in Seattle, am 28 years old, a graduate from Cornish College of the Arts here back in '05 and I occasionally do some freelance work utilizing those talents; chalkboards and digital output is where I find my talents most useful as far as the coffee industry goes, but my love is human portraiture and figurative work. Check some of my stuff out here!

and my personal website DrakeCreations.com - still under construction...

I also play upright and electric bass as a hobby and sometimes with a band, skateboard, play video games and poker, eat awesome food, and hang out with awesome people.
About My Company:: Trabant Coffee and Chai is located in Seattle, WA. Currently there are two operating shops; the original is in the University District serving up the goods, and the newest addition is in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square. You'll most likely find me in the new location, Monday - Thursday.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: all the great people who comprise this enormous community!
Website:: http://www.myspace.com/tomslapsbass

Comment Wall:

m'lissa owens

You're chalkboard drawing was BADASS! Thanks for being awesome! Go Clover!

Feb 6, 2008
brett hanson

Glad to blog the nw regional. The folks at Zoka were amazing and helpful with the technology hookup and killer photos. I hope to do it again soon. Cheers!

Feb 11, 2008
Ingibjörg Jóna Sigurðardóttir

That´s nice, thank you for the complement. I would love to visit Seattle sometime. Hope I get the chance :)

Wish you good coffee days...

Feb 17, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Monsieur, with this Tom you are really spoiling us.

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Feb 20, 2008
Arne Risø Nilsen

slick art!

Mar 10, 2008
Loren Anthony

Thanks homeboy! :)

Mar 20, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

What the crap is up, yo?!

Mar 25, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Killing is never good. Unless caffeine is involved...

Mar 25, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Your swan is amazing, by the way. I heard you even pulled it in the chai z brought...

Mar 25, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

I'll be slingin' tomorrow morning, Friday morning, and Sunday morning. Till about noon all days.

I don't have to open till 7, though...

Mar 25, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

RAD! I'll try and get some Gitano in the hopper.

Mar 25, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

K. See ya Friday!

Mar 25, 2008
Nick Cho

Heh. Nice profile pic today. Thanks for playin!

Apr 1, 2008
Alex Negranza

WHAAAAT ?! I want that flamed piston....

I might be investing in that!

Apr 7, 2008
Jason Prefontaine

I came by last week, but you weren't working. We'll stop by again in May. Hope things are well !

Cheers

Apr 17, 2008
Denise Smith

Wow that's a great Celtic Knot!!! I can't wait till I get our machines set up!

Apr 30, 2008
Denise Smith

So your just easing me eh? 80) seriously though can line art really be done? That would be so cool if we could learn how to do the knot on our logo. It's a double trinity that goes from inner to out loop as it travels around the triangle knot. I'll post the logo when our trademark has been filed.

Apr 30, 2008
Alex Negranza

what's goin' on "espresso slinger?"

May 1, 2008
Alex Negranza

i had two customers yetsterday come in and mention the "short cute barista that works at the other store." WTF DUDE?!

May 8, 2008
Alex Negranza

1 guy, 1 girl. Take it or leave it. =-D

You at T-2? Or enjoying time off?

May 8, 2008
Justin

What up Rocka! Thought i'd take your advice and join the exchange.

Aug 26, 2008
Rebecca Johnston

yes i am competing! i will be in the friday round with you....so watch out!!!!!!!!!

can't wait to see all the excitement! is this your first time competing? it's my first time at coffee fest, and competing and i couldn't be happier.

i don't work at the stumptown, but serve the coffee at Fresh Flours on Phinney Ridge! come in sometime and check it out...

we might have to pour battle to the death my friend...to the death..

Sep 7, 2008
Rebecca Johnston

hey you! had a great and stressful time at coffee fest! man the shakes really took over...you did great and it was so nice to meet you and all the wonderful baristas who were involved. It was a great learning experience though and can't wait for next year. Did you go all three days? I was feeling too sick to go back but wish i had seen the finals action. Hope you are well and would like to come visit you at your shop sometime! yay coffee!

Sep 18, 2008